I am a huge fan of my Edwin Jagger DE89BA11-BL (Barley Handle) and when I saw they released this new 3D Laser Diamond Handle (DE3D14BL) I had to have it. While I never dropped my barley handle it at times has felt a little slick with soap on my hands. So I received it in the mail and here is some info and comparison. When handling the two I wasn't sure but it felt like the new one was slightly lighter. So I broke out the scale.
DE3D14BL (3D Handle)
Head Weight: 29g
Handle Weight: 40g
Total Weight: 69g
DE89BA11-BL (Barley Handle)
Head Weight: 29g
Handle Weight: 46g
Total Weight: 75g
The new handle is 6g lighter. Obviously the heads are identical. Not anything significant but it is barely noticeable with handling. As for a weight comparison to some other popular razors.
Merkur 23c
Head Weight: 27g
Handle Weight: 32g
Total Weight: 59g
Muhle R89 GRANDE
Head Weight: 29g
Handle Weight: 61g
Total Weight: 90g
On to Texture. The texture of the new handle is absolutely superb. It is more grippy but the finish is so smooth that it is not rough. I always liked the Merkur because the knurling is very good but the Merkur has a slightly rough and unpolished feel to it. This new 3D handle has more grip and more refinement.
In order of most grip to least:
DE3D14BL (3D Handle)
Merkur 23c
Muhle R89 GRANDE
DE89BA11-BL (Barley Handle)
Absolutely love this razor. I am just really really hoping they release a long version of it. That would be my ideal closed comb razor. Anyway here are some pics.
DE3D14BL (3D Handle)
Head Weight: 29g
Handle Weight: 40g
Total Weight: 69g
DE89BA11-BL (Barley Handle)
Head Weight: 29g
Handle Weight: 46g
Total Weight: 75g
The new handle is 6g lighter. Obviously the heads are identical. Not anything significant but it is barely noticeable with handling. As for a weight comparison to some other popular razors.
Merkur 23c
Head Weight: 27g
Handle Weight: 32g
Total Weight: 59g
Muhle R89 GRANDE
Head Weight: 29g
Handle Weight: 61g
Total Weight: 90g
On to Texture. The texture of the new handle is absolutely superb. It is more grippy but the finish is so smooth that it is not rough. I always liked the Merkur because the knurling is very good but the Merkur has a slightly rough and unpolished feel to it. This new 3D handle has more grip and more refinement.
In order of most grip to least:
DE3D14BL (3D Handle)
Merkur 23c
Muhle R89 GRANDE
DE89BA11-BL (Barley Handle)
Absolutely love this razor. I am just really really hoping they release a long version of it. That would be my ideal closed comb razor. Anyway here are some pics.